Run a company in Abu Dhabi from anywhere, live in 2 weeks.
Abu Dhabi pairs a 9% federal CIT with deep sovereign capital, direct access to ADNOC and Mubadala procurement, and 100% foreign ownership across most activities.
- Bylaws / articles drafting tailored to the activity
- Filing with the local registry, government fees included
- Capital deposit assistance with online bank partners
- Certificate of incorporation delivered digitally
- Bank account introduction (Wise, Mercury, or local partner)
- Tax and VAT registration where applicable
How it works
30-minute discovery call
We confirm entity type, share structure, banking strategy, and tax position, no boilerplate quotes.
We draft, you sign
Bylaws and KYC handled remotely. You sign electronically; we file with the registry the same day.
Bank account opens
Direct intro to the bank that fits your profile. Most accounts open within 5–14 days of incorporation.
Why incorporate in Abu Dhabi
Onshore operators
A DED Abu Dhabi licence lets you sell directly to mainland customers, sign government contracts, and operate physical premises anywhere in the Emirate.
Industrial and energy ventures
Abu Dhabi backs industrial diversification through Mubadala, ADQ, and ADNOC. Incentives target manufacturing, advanced materials, hydrogen, and AI infrastructure.
Regional headquarters
Abu Dhabi competes with Dubai for regional HQ status. Lower cost office space and growing talent base attract groups consolidating MENA operations.
Abu Dhabi at a glance
UAE mainland Emirate with 100% foreign ownership, 9% federal CIT, and full access to onshore customers under the Federal Commercial Companies Law.
"DED license through Tasheel in 10 days, FAB account in another 2 weeks. CorpSec handled the FCNFI substance review so our mainland setup did not stall on it."
"100% foreign ownership was the bottleneck on our last attempt; CorpSec mapped the post-2021 reform path correctly the first time."
Frequently asked questions
Ready to incorporate?
A 30-minute discovery call confirms entity, capital, and banking strategy, before you commit.